Where Great Minds Changed the World
Come and explore the extraordinary at Ironbridge Valley of Invention.
Be inspired by a story of creativity, craftsmanship and innovation which changed the world across 10 fascinating museums in the stunning Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site.
News & Events
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Oh we do like to be beside the seaside...
The Victorian seaside is back at Blists Hill Victorian Town for a second year!
Join us throughout the summer to enjoy a day at the beach, complete with donkeys and a stage show with live entertainment.
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Experience Days & Adult Workshops
Try your hand at traditional trades and crafts like blacksmithing, printing and making a green man from clay at our experience days and craft workshops. All in the historic surroundings of our museums.
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Gift a Day
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Behind closed doors
Introducing our new Tuesday Talks - an exciting series where our in-house experts explore what our predecessors got up to behind closed doors.
Our next talk:
Quilting: From Quakers to Care Leavers
Tuesday, 13 August
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From Stars To Cells: The Life Of Iron
Our 2024 free temporary exhibition is officially open to visitors from Wednesday 24 April. Will we see you there?
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Shropshire, a top 10 global holiday destination
Shropshire has been named one of the top 10 destinations to watch in 2024.
One of the 'honeypot' destinations in the county? The Ironbridge Gorge, of course.
Introducing Ironbridge
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Discover the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site
Get involved
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Hands-on fun and interactive experiences
Be inspired
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Explore our awe-inspiring collections
Discover innovation
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Step in to the historical heart of Ironbridge
Explore Ironbridge Valley of Invention
Stretching along the River Severn, our award-winning museums are within 6 square miles of the Ironbridge Gorge, widely regarded as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
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Blists Hill Victorian Town
Travel back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian life
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Jackfield Tile Museum
Discover how tiles by British designers decorated interiors around the world
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Coalport China Museum
Marvel at spectacular ceramic creations and extraordinary craftsmanship
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